Liam Lawson reveals 'shock' at Red Bull demotion as Christian Horner explains decision ahead of Japanese GP

2 April 2025, 08:19 | Updated: 2 April 2025, 12:56

Liam Lawson has revealed his "shock" at being dropped by Red Bull, as team principal Christian Horner explained the reasons for making a "horrible" decision.

Red Bull last week remarkably decided to demote Lawson to their junior squad Racing Bulls just two races into his first campaign with the team, with Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda promoted ahead of his home race this weekend.

The decision was made little more than three months after Lawson had been selected over Tsunoda as reigning world champion Max Verstappen's team-mate, following poor performances from the New Zealander in Australia and China.

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